5897 Ridge Rd is a 820 square foot house on a 0.98 acre lot with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 01, 2016 for $260,000. Based on Redfin's New Hope data, we estimate the home's value is $535,168.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$653Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Kimberly Condo• Addison Wolfe Real Estate
Listed by Evan Walton
Bought with Evan Walton• Addison Wolfe Real Estate
Beautiful views of Buckingham Mountain, Bowman's Tower and backing to preserved farmland. Great opportunity to build your dream home. Level lot located in Buckingham Township. Clear and open with mature trees surrounding the property line, this property is private and yet very centrally located. Restaurants, shopping, Routes 413, and 202, parks and more are only minutes away. Located in Blue Ribbon Central Bucks School District. Bring your plans, no builder ties but is available if desired. There is a bungalow and small apartment over a garage on the property.
BRIGHT MLS #1003165680
Feb 27, 2015
Sold
$250,000
$305/sq ft
Dec 26, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 24, 2014
Listed
$329,900
$402/sq ft
+2
BRIGHT MLS #1007373672
Nov 20, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2014
Listed
$344,900
$421/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007674556
Nov 20, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2014
Listed
$344,900
$421/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,249 (+6.1%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2025
$6,831 (+4.7%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2024
$6,522 (+3.5%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2023
$6,301 (+37.0%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2022
$4,600 (+1.2%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2021
$4,545
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2020
$4,545 (+0.7%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2019
$4,515
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2018
$4,515 (+0.8%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2017
$4,478 (−1.0%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2015
$4,522 (+0.8%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2014
$4,484
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2013
$4,484 (+3.3%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2011
$4,341
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2010
$4,341
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
Tax history for 5897 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,249 (+6.1%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2025
$6,831 (+4.7%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2024
$6,522 (+3.5%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2023
$6,301 (+37.0%)
$5,960 + $34,100
$40,060
2022
$4,600 (+1.2%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2021
$4,545
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2020
$4,545 (+0.7%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2019
$4,515
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2018
$4,515 (+0.8%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2017
$4,478 (−1.0%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2015
$4,522 (+0.8%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2014
$4,484
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2013
$4,484 (+3.3%)
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2011
$4,341
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
2010
$4,341
$5,960 + $23,640
$29,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
AG-1
Agricultural District
The AG-1 Agricultural District is intended to promote the preservation of agriculture as the primary use of land. Limited residential uses are permitted as well as agricultural uses. The standards and densities are intended to provide a positive incentive for the preservation of farmland and large amounts of open space through the use of development types that preserve open space and through the use of TDRs that may be sold from parcels in this district and transferred to other parcels in the Township.; A building or structure may be erected or altered to be used either in whole or in part and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other, provided that such uses, buildings, or structures shall comply with such regulations as yard, lot sizes, lot width, building area, heights, impervious surfaces, easements, buffer yards, off-street parking and other requirements as specified by this Ordinance.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Kennel
Cemetery
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 820
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT S S RIDGE RD 8890 FT E OF LR09049 161X264
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 42,504
Legal Lot Number: S
Legal Block Number: 26
School Tax District: CENTRAL BUCKS
Municipality Name: BUCKINGHAM TWP
Acres: 0.9758
Depth Footage: 264
Front Footage: 161
Zoning Code: 06AG
County Use Description: RESID-RANCH
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 06-026-017
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Buckingham El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Holicong Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 3.9mi
10/10
Central Bucks High School-East
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Hope, PA • 18938
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$509,000 – $616,000
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